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KenGen plans upgrade of hydro power plants ahead of new deal

 Sondu- Miriu hydroelectric power plant in Nyakach Constituency in Kisumu on February 14, 2018. It's one of the nine plants set for rehabilitation by KenGen.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

By  Patrick Alushula

Business Reporter

Nation Media Group

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) plans to increase the capacity of its major hydropower plants from the current 825.69 megawatts, (MW) ahead of negotiation of a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with Kenya Power.

The firm has opened a search for a consultant to carry out a feasibility study on nine of the 13 hydro-power plants constructed between 1954 and 2012.

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